Before the Hike

BEFORE THE HIKE: CPR/EMERGENCY FIRST AID TRAINING INFO

In view of the recent injury and the real possibility that someone else may be hurt on a Muleteam hike, we should explore getting some training for those who are interested. I have arranged for Dave Perry, Bisbee Fire/EMS to meet us on Saturday December 3 at 9:00am at the Courthouse. Dave is in charge of CPR and Emergency medical training. He will give us a short introduction to his program. We will put what we have learned on the Blogspot, see who is interested, and then work with Dave on a future day, time and place for the training. - Doug

HIKE UP MILLER CANYON TO THE HOLENSTEIN MINE

Join the Muleteam on Saturday December 3rd for a hike up the Miller Canyon trail in the Huachuca Mountains to the old Holenstein Mine. The mine dates back to the 1880’s with little ore produced. The trail has a little of everything: some easy footing and some rocky uphill, for a roundtrip of about 5 miles and an elevation gain of approximately 1,450 feet. Dogs welcome on leash (Wilderness Area rules). Bring water, lunch and poles if you like. Meet at the Old Bisbee courthouse  fountain at 9am. Carpool if you wish. For more details contact Sandy at slajudice@yahoo.com or 520-353-5124.

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BACKTRACK - Injury update 

Sorry I ruined everybody’s hike that day! 🤣 Thanks for whatever part you had in the rescue efforts.  Everyone was really wonderful! - Jayne

(Photo below and one more at muleteam.shutterfly.com)

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SIDETRACK

ALTERNATE DECEMBER 3rd ACTIVITY: SAN PEDRO BEAVER SURVEY

Muleteam regular Mike Foster (sarjuesos@gmail.com) is very involved in the AZ Watershed Management Group and is promoting a Bi-National San Pedro Beaver Survey. If you're interested, contact Mike. He has a lot more information, including a virtual orientation and training on December 1st at 6:00-7:00pm.

Come search for signs of beavers all while taking in the beautiful views the San Pedro Riparian National Conservation Area (SPRNCA) has to offer. Be a part of a team in a bi-national effort to further understand beaver activity in Southern Arizona and Sonora, Mexico. We are looking for volunteers to join us in hiking along and in the San Pedro River for several miles in search of beaver activity such as beaver dams, lodges, and chews. Additionally, we are looking for assistance shuttling the volunteers from the survey endpoints back to their vehicles. The 2022 U.S. Beaver Survey will occur on Saturday, December 3rd from 9:00Aam to 4:00pm. 

Your efforts will help us determine where and how many beavers have taken up residence in the San Pedro and its tributaries! For more information and to sign up, please visit the Watershed Management group website at:

https://watershedmg.org/event/2nd-annual-bi-national-beaver-survey-san-pedro-riparian-national-conservation-area-sprnca-dec

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REMAINING SEASON 2022-2023

DECEMBER
3 - Holenstein Mine in Miller Canyon with Sandy
3 - San Pedro River beaver survey

10 - NW Mule Mtn Mosey with Susan

17 - Juniper Flats in the Mule Mountains with Brad
24 - Hike to the cross above Old Bisbee with ?
31 - Old Bisbee Stair Sights hike with Larry

JANUARY
7 - Fort Bowie with Molly
14 - Beyond the Little Boquillas ranch near the San Pedro with Sandy
21 - Galena to Gold Gulch with Elizabeth
28

FEBRUARY
4
11
18
25

MARCH
4 - Fairbank and riverside picnic with Doug
11
18 - Joe's Canyon in the Huachucas with Brad
25

APRIL
1 - Council Rocks in the Dragoons with Carol
7-8 - Chiricahua overnight at Turkey Creek with Carol
15 - Parker Canyon Lake and wine tasting with Doug
22
29

MAY
6 - Palominas San Pedro hike and farewell picnic with Ken